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Discover Japan's Festivals

祭りを楽しむ — Experience Japan at its most vibrant.

Participate in Japan's vibrant festivals (matsuri) featuring elaborate floats, traditional performances, and centuries-old customs that celebrate local history and culture.

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Festivals
Festivals
Festivals
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Festivals locations

Kameido Tenjin Shrine - wisteria festival Tokyo
7.9
Tokyo

Kameido Tenjin Shrine

Wisteria-draped bridges and quiet seasonal charm

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Kanda Myojin Shrine - Akihabara shrine in Tokyo
8.0
Tokyo

Kanda Myoujin Shrine

Shrine lights glowing until late evening

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Kawachi Wisteria Garden - wisteria tunnel photo spot in japan
7.7
Fukuoka

Kawachi Fujien Wisteria Garden

A fragrant tunnel of wisteria blooms

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Evening illumination among the maple trees at Kawaguchiko Maple Corridor
7.7
Yamanashi

Kawaguchiko Maple Corridor

Brilliant maples beneath the shadow of Mount Fuji.

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Kiyomizu‑dera Temple Kyoto - must visit temple in Kyoto
8.1
Kyoto

Kiyomizu-dera Temple

Historic temple with sweeping city vistas

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Vermilion torii gates forming tunnels at Koizumi Inari Shrine in rural Gunma
7.9
Gunma

Koizumi Inari Shrine

Vermilion tunnels leading into quiet countryside

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Scenic view of Kuroson Gorge with emerald river and forested valley.
6.8
Kochi

Kuroson Gorge

Untouched nature with remarkable river reflections

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A serene mountain temple in Omihachiman surrounded by vibrant autumn maple trees, with moss-covered stone gardens, traditional wooden structures, and quiet walking paths layered in red and gold leaves.
7.9
Shiga

Kyorinbo Temple

Hidden moss garden glowing under autumn maple canopy

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Panoramic landscape of Lake Shikotsu in Shikotsu-Toya National Park.
8.2
Hokkaido

Lake Shikotsu

Clear waters, forests, and peaceful shores

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Manyō Botanical Garden Kasuga Taisha - nara flower garden japan
7.7
Nara

Manyo Botanical Gardens

Amid dew-laced wisteria, ancient verse blooms

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Maruyama Senmaida - Kumano rice terraces in Japan
7.5
Mie

Maruyama Senmaida

Hand‑tended layers of hillside beauty

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Meiji Shrine Tokyo, the Emperor Meiji shrine
8.3
Tokyo

Meiji Jingu

Shinto grace wrapped in a living forest

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